Gilded Age Flashcards

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Migration by an estimated 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike Region of the Yukon, in Northwestern Canada, in the late 1800s after gold was discovered there.

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Klondike Gold Rush

Answer explanation

The migration of 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike Region in the late 1800s was due to the discovery of gold, which is specifically known as the Klondike Gold Rush, distinguishing it from other gold rushes like those in California or Alaska.

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Passed in 1862, it gave 160 acres of land to any settler who would farm the land for five years.

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Homestead Act

Answer explanation

The Homestead Act, passed in 1862, provided 160 acres of land to settlers who agreed to farm it for five years, making it the correct answer. The other options do not match this specific land grant provision.

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An act that removed Indian land from tribal possession, redivided it, and distributed it among individual Indian families.

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Dawes Act

Answer explanation

The Dawes Act aimed to assimilate Native Americans by allotting individual plots of land, breaking up tribal holdings. This act directly corresponds to the description of removing Indian land from tribal possession and redistributing it.

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Movement of cattle to rail stations to connect to markets.

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Cattle Drives

Answer explanation

Cattle Drives refer to the historical practice of moving cattle overland to rail stations for market access. This term specifically captures the essence of transporting cattle to connect with railroads.

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1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of segregation under the "Separate but Equal" doctrine.

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Plessy v. Ferguson

Answer explanation

The 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "Separate but Equal" doctrine, establishing a legal basis for segregation that lasted for decades.

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This act corrected deficiencies of Sherman Anti-Trust Act. It defined unethical business practices, such as monopolies, and upheld various rights of labor.

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Clayton Antitrust Act

Answer explanation

The Clayton Antitrust Act addressed the limitations of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act by defining unethical business practices like monopolies and protecting labor rights, making it the correct choice.

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Favoring native born Americans over immigrants.

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Nativism

Answer explanation

Nativism is the belief in favoring native-born Americans over immigrants, emphasizing the protection of the interests of the native population. This directly aligns with the concept presented in the question.

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The first significant law that restricted immigration into the United States of an ethnic group.

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Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

Answer explanation

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law to restrict immigration based on ethnicity, specifically targeting Chinese laborers, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. immigration policy.

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A way to manufacture steel quickly and cheaply by blasting hot air through melted iron to quickly remove impurities.

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Bessemer process

Answer explanation

The Bessemer process is a method for producing steel by blowing hot air through molten iron, which removes impurities quickly and cost-effectively. This distinguishes it from other processes listed.

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Inventor and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influence life around the world. Examples: the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.

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Thomas Edison

Answer explanation

Thomas Edison is the correct answer as he invented the phonograph, motion picture camera, and the practical electric light bulb, significantly impacting global life with his innovations.